The Best T in the City with Tbose‘s new feature ‘The Blindspot‘ is about getting a second opinion to open you up to something you don’t necessarily see. It could be an issue with a friend or a colleague.
On Monday, an anonymous caller revealed that things have gone sour with a friend after she failed to pitch to her party.
“I was unable to attend a best friend’s birthday party but I sent through a gift. However, now she is blue ticking me. She herself has missed some of my special days without even sending a gift but I am still her friend. Why is she doing this?”
One listener notes that “the issue with certain friends is that they feel they are more important than others.” He continued: “If a friend is going to be angry because you didn’t pitch but they don’t show up for you then it is clear – It doesn’t need a ruler.”
Another listener, Kamo, echoed the same sentiments.
“I think it’s clear and direct that this is a one-sided friendship. They only want to benefit but don’t want the same for the other party. The friendship is not worth it at all. She must move on with her life.”
The people we hang around contribute immensely to our mental health. Good friendships offer social and emotional support, alleviate loneliness, and make you feel better and content with your life while bad friendships do the total opposite.
“If you have a friend whose friendship you wouldn’t recommend to your sister, or your father, or your son, why would you have such a friend for yourself?”
Jordan Peterson
Check out seven types of friends that may be doing more harm than good:
